Meet Christelle

With 18 years of combined experience in compliance, operations, and HR, Christelle G. Niamke leverages her organizational strength and attention to detail to bring structure to complex environments. Through her ventures, all named Ubora, Swahili for excellence, she builds solutions across maritime compliance, women’s design, and infertility community leadership. Whether advising yacht professionals on regulatory oversight, designing garments for women navigating recovery after surgery, or writing Hope After Infertility, she is always looking to make an impact.

Before embracing full-time entrepreneurship, Christelle worked in financial services at various firms including Morgan Stanley, Blackstone, and Bank of America. Now she applies that same expertise to create stress-free experiences for her clients.

Christelle is a firm believer in lifelong learning, she holds:

  • A Master of Science in Information and Knowledge Strategy from Columbia University

  • A Master of Arts in Comparative Politics from the University of York in the UK

  • A Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Sociology-Anthropology from St. Mary’s College of Maryland, the National Public Honors College.

She also holds:

  • A Certificate of Advanced Analytics from Georgetown University

  • A Leadership Certificate from Wharton Executive Education at the University of Pennsylvania

  • A Human Resource Management Certification Preparation Certificate from Fordham University

When she is not running businesses or writing, you can find Christelle driving along the ocean, perfecting her pliés in adult ballet, lining up for a country two-step, swinging away at golf lessons, or basking in the Florida sunshine. She loves great food, engaging lectures, and traveling the world. She is also fluent in English and French.

Services

  • Ubora Property Solutions

    Maritime Compliance & Operations

    Compliance Support

    Senior guidance without full in-house cost

    Custom manuals and proactive monitoring to prevent compliance gaps

    Independent reviews to strengthen oversight and operational readiness

    Gap Analysis, AML & Risk Readiness

    Risk assessments and due diligence design

    AML training and compliance

    Scheduled reviews

    Operations Support

    Inspections and certifications

    Liaising with brokers, attorneys, lenders, registries

    Overseeing documentation

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  • Ubora Designs

    Thoughtful, comfortable garments created to support women through healing, recovery, and everyday life.

    Rooted in skilled Ghanaian craftsmanship and designed with dignity in mind, each piece offers ease, confidence, and quiet strength during life’s most tender transitions.

    Designed for women navigating:

    Post hysterectomy recovery
    Post fibroid removal surgery
    Cancer treatment with ports
    C section recovery
    Pregnancy and postpartum
    Abdominal bloating and binders
    Recovery from cosmetic procedures
    Covering post surgical drains

    Every purchase supports:

    Women navigating recovery and body changes
    Free sanitary pads for women experiencing homelessness
    Skilled artisans in Ghana

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  • Infertility Communities

    1 in 8 women and 1 in 9 men in the U.S. experience infertility.

    Source: CDC National Survey of Family Growth, 2015–2019

    Hope After Infertility is a private community with separate groups for women and men, offering weekly support and expert-led guidance in a confidential setting.

    Corporate and individual sponsors are invited to partner with us to expand access to support and directly fund menstrual pad kits for women in need.

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  • Ubora Literary Solutions

    Coming Soon! A book on finding hope and fulfillment post-infertility

    Infertility is a journey no one expects, yet so many face. This book was born from a deeply personal experience, one of heartbreak, resilience, and ultimately, rediscovery. This book offers a compassionate guide for anyone navigating infertility, whether you are currently facing it, have experienced it in the past, or have just received a diagnosis.

    But this book is not just for those personally affected. It is also a resource for friends, family, and loved ones who want to understand and support those dealing with infertility’s emotional and mental toll. With a blend of hope, practical strategies, and heartfelt storytelling, this book empowers readers to embrace a fulfilling life, no matter where their journey takes them.

    Hope is not lost. Fulfillment is still possible.

    Let this book be your companion in finding purpose beyond the pain.

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